Special Education

Special Education

Possible Career Opportunities

A certificate or degree in special education prepares students for a rewarding career
working with children and adults who have special needs.

Graduates can:

Assist students with disabilities in kindergarten through grade 12

Assist children and adults in residential care facilities

Assist children and adults in non-profit and for-profit agencies

Students will learn about disabilities, gain an historical perspective on how the
laws have changed over the years, learn teaching strategies for the special education
paraprofessional, study psychology and child development, and gain practical occupational
work experience.

Gainful employment reports

In compliance with the October 2010 Gainful Employment regulations published by the
U.S. Department of Education, the Contra Costa Community College District is providing
the following information for the District's Career Technical Education programs that
offer Certificates of Achievement: program costs, normal time for completion, average
loan debt incurred by students enrolled in the program, completion rates, and potential
careers fields for program graduates.

Degrees and certificates offered by the Special Education Department

Associate of arts in special education paraeducator/instructional assistant

Certificate of achievement in special education paraeducator/instructional assistant